2010 Miss Black Teen Arizona Chelsey Anderson. Photo: Andy Rodriguez‎

23-year-old Chelsey Anderson was an honest, soft-spoken, cheerful, talented and very smart young lady who was crowned 1st runner up in the 2010 Miss Black Teen Arizona pageant.

When the newly crowned Miss Black Teen Arizona, Raven Green won the national title of 2010 Miss Black Teen USA, Chelsey was elevated to become the new 2010 Miss Black Teen Arizona.

Chelsey Anderson. Photo: Andy Rodriguez

Chelsey’s history with the pageant included placing 2nd runner up in 2009.

Chelsey was an honor student, and valedictorian of her class, who sang and danced ballet through high school. She departs with angels wings overlooking all who love her, and will never forget her flight in this life. Chelsey leaves behind a 19-month-old son, who is now in the custody of family members.

A celebration of Chelsey’s life is set for Saturday, February 17, 10:00 am, at St. John’s Institutional Baptist Church, 1428 S. 13th Ave., Phoenix, 85007 [MAP]. The colors are Royal Blue and Black.

A GoFundMe page has been created in honor of Chelsey Anderson with the goal of helping to cover funeral costs and expenses for her son. Please contribute whatever you can to help Chelsey’s family put her to rest, and help provide for her son’s future.

A car wash fundraiser is also being held to raise money to help Sharice, Chelsey’s sister, with medical expenses: